The Ilizarov method for the treatment of non-union in the humerus.
The authors report 7 cases of septic and aseptic pseudoarthrosis in the humerus, with or without tissue loss, treated with the Ilizarov apparatus. The method proved to be therapeutically effective, guaranteeing a short amount of time required for consolidation, with bone callus of the periosteal type which was abundant and mechanically effective, immediate functional recovery, and no important complications.
Ciuccarelli
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Divisione Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna.
Cervellati
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C
Montanari
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Masetti
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G
Galli
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G
Carpanelli
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F
D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D011542:Pseudarthrosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D013997:Time Factors